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Gunfire in Northwest D.C. leaves man, toddler injured

WASHINGTON– A man and a toddler are both injured after a shooting in Northwest D.C. on Saturday night.

Multiple gunshots were fired in the 5400 block of  Georgia Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. The boy was inside a  business near the shooting and was grazed by a bullet that came through the window, according to Lieutenant Conboy of the Metropolitan Police Department. The man was struck in the leg. Neither injury is life-threatening.

The shooting is under investigation and there is no suspect at present. This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP as more details emerge.

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